Introduction to the statics; axioms and laws of mechanics. Equilibrium analysis of force systems; the definition of a beam structure and its supports. Statics of beam and truss structures. Statics of ropes. Friction. Static cross-section area characteristics. Introduction to the strength of materials; stresses and strains, stress- strain relationship. Basic and complex loading cases. Stress analysis of basic loading cases. Stress analysis of complex loading cases. Buckling of rods. Statically indeterminate structures. Fundamentals of membrane structural elements.